yeah im starting atripla soon

[sreamer17ydr]

I got my recent lab just back and my cd4 count went bac up to 600 from dec's 400 count and my viral load only wnet up 10k from dec... its now 67,000 and i got my atripla prescribed and my OHDAP approved to pay for it so i start it tuesday next week.

[CJ2009]

We're definitely in the same boat. I'm starting this weekend, I'm a little nervous / anxious about the outcome of starting meds for the first time.

[tednlou2]

I was wondering if you knew how long you've been infected?  If recently, your body could still be trying to come to a balance with HIV and you may not have needed meds for years.  I'm wondering whether you came to the decision to start or whether your doc suggested you start now??

I'm not saying you shouldn't start.  If you're ready, then that is what is important.  I'm just always curious how people come to the decision to start--especially after a recent infection or with good numbers. 

Good luck and keep us informed how you're doing. 

[MarkB]

sreamer17ydr and CJ2009

Experiences of Atripla do differ, but for what it's worth, when I started on it a few months ago I was expecting all sorts of side-effects, adverse reactions and various assorted apocalyptic consequences. What actually happened was Nothing. Zip. So far, at least, the drug has done exactly what it says on the tin; I went undetectable within a very short time and have had no side effects so far. So while your nerves and anxieties are fully understandable, you may be pleasantly surprised. I was.

[sreamer17ydr]

I choose atripla becuz its the most easiest way for me to be adhearant based on personal issues. I have been infected since July1st was my poz test, i was negative in 2009 from jan-march , but in may i came down wiht a 2 week long fever and lost weight so i think i seroconverted in may and tested poz in july... but i know for fact iwas negative from jan-march 2009 i been poz prolly  6 months now

[clsoca]

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[clsoca]

I started the 123 pill 16 months from the infection date.